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4000 PA Pull

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The Nordson / Dage 4000 PA Pull is a pull tester. The 4000 PA Pull is categorized as Test & Probe equipment.[1][2]

4000 PA Pull — Inventory photo
Fig. 014000 PA PullInventory photo[1]

What it is

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Pull testers are used in semiconductor assembly and packaging to evaluate the mechanical strength of interconnects such as wire bonds, solder bumps, and stud bumps. The tester applies a controlled pulling force to the bonded structure until failure occurs, recording the maximum force and the mode of failure.

How it works

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A pull tester operates by gripping a bonded wire or bump with a hook, tweezer, or vacuum pickup tool and then raising the grip at a controlled speed or force rate. A load cell measures the force applied, and the test stops when the bond fails or a preset force limit is reached. The system records the pull force and may capture a force-vs-displacement curve.

Where it fits in the process flow

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Pull testers are used after wire bonding or solder-bump reflow in the semiconductor packaging process. The tester is typically placed at a quality-control step where samples from each production lot are destructively tested to verify bond integrity and process stability.

Upstream operations include die attach, wire bonding (for gold or copper wires), or ball-mounting (for solder bumps). Downstream activities may include encapsulation, molding, and final test. The pull test results feed back to the bonding process to maintain yield and reliability.

Applications

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Additional applications include testing of ribbon bonds, wedge bonds, and stud bumps in hybrid circuits, LED packages, and power modules. The machine supports a variety of test heads and fixturing to accommodate different package types and bond geometries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exact model designation of this pull tester?

The model is the Nordson 4000 PA Pull Tester.[1]

What brand is the 4000 PA pull tester?

The 4000 PA is manufactured by Nordson under the Dage brand.[1]

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  • No specifications for the 4000 PA Pull are on record.

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 4000 PA Pull are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 4000 PA Pull are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 4000 PA Pull are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 4000 PA Pull are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]4000 PA Pull — Nordson | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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